Kiting 200KM of Madness

Just a few days ago, some friends of mine kited the 200KM stretch from Kalpitiya to Mannar. Two hundred kilometers of unbroken wind, sand, and surf. That’s not a trip, that’s an odyssey. Back in 2016, I did it alone. No backup, no boat shadowing me, no one to even know if I vanished. Just me versus the Indian Ocean. Looking back now—especially after hearing of Graham Howes’ tragic death—I realise how close I was skating to the edge. One crash, one blackout, and that’s it. Curtain call. But when you’re young, your risk tolerance is sky high. Would I do it again solo? Not a chance. These days I think twice. Then again, in Kalpitiya, I still find myself kiting alone. Maybe it’s habit. Maybe it’s addiction. Maybe it’s stupidity. The truth is, this sport isn’t tame. It doesn’t matter if you’ve done 200KM crossings or just a quick session—one mistake and the sea doesn’t forgive. That’s the thrill and the terror rolled into one. But that’s why Kalpitiya hooks you. It’s raw, wild, untamed. Every ride feels like you’re playing dice with nature. That’s also why we built Kitesurfing Lanka —to give this madness a home. A place where you can chase the wind hard, but not have to face it completely alone. If you’re looking for safe and boring, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for adventure that makes your pulse hammer and your brain scream “WHAT AM I DOING?”—then welcome to Kalpitiya.

Kiting to transform Communities!

Kiting in Sri Lanka will be more than just kiting. Kiting helps transform communities. Money starts to flow in, local businesses thrive. KSL also aspires to focus on three aspects namely Education, Kiting and Environment in 2012. If you wish to support do get in touch with us via e mail.

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It does not have to be financial or material donations, you can just give off your time and expertise as well. Hope to see you in Sri Lanka in 2012. Visit KSL Community for inspiration.

The amazing people of Kalpitiya!

Free Your Mind & Come to Sri Lanka!

Kitesurfing Lanka (Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka) & Free YourMind Kitesurfing (Tariffa, Spain) converge to form an alliance to open the world to Sri Lanka! Where you will truly kite in Paradise! The season kicks off in May 2012 and those who register would certainly have a time of their lives!

Kitesurfing Lanka & Free Your Mind
Common Passion to See the World Enjoy the Sport of Kiting

Forget your wetsuits, the waters in Sri Lanka are tropical. No jellyfish like in Hua Hin, No sharks like in Australia, no choppy conditions like in Vietnam or crowded kitespots in Philippines. Finish the kiting and have a Lion Beer! Tiger beers certainly have a run for their money.

Sri Lanka is where you should plan your next holiday! See you this season.

The Historic Great Crossing of the Adams Bridge!

The Great Crossing was a historic event which consisted of a select group of kiters attempting to cross the Adam's Bridge. Intially envisioned to cross from India to Sri Lanka, due to the sensitive situation between India & Sri Lankan waters the event was run  on the Sri Lankan territorial waters.

The event was  powered by Elements (Pioneer company for Kiting in Sri Lanka), Faith Kiteboarding, Red Bull, Edelwisse Air & TNL Radio. The following riders participated;

Marcel Bobay - Switzerland

Laurent Bobay - Switzerland

Marco Weidermann - Germany

Rolf Friedli - Switzerland

Urs Vollendweider - Switzerland

Dilsiri Welikala - Sri Lanka

Frank Ulmer - Sri Lanka/ Germany

Geza Scholtz - Switzerland

Andre Scholtz - Switzerland

Kathrin Borgwardt - Germany

Pascal Leppin

Helmut Stadler

Peter Flower - England

Anny Barlow - Hawaii

The next epic crossing will be help in the near future - make sure you will be part of it! Await official photos and videos. Pictures courtesy Elements Watersports & Nature found HERE!

Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding in Sri Lanka - There none better than Kitesurfing Lanka! Epic Sri Lanka

It’s more than just a Kiting Destination.

It’s an EPIC Experience. It’s Kiting in Paradise.

It’s Kitesurfing Lanka

Season kicks off May until September 2012

Reserve your slot in our island paradise – Sri Lanka

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